Lansdowne, the former prix-fixe pop-up, has put down roots in Northwest Portland’s Slabtown, trading its limited communal seatings for a full neighborhood restaurant with a steadier dinner service. The new space pairs a seasonally driven tasting menu with an à la carte lineup centered on Oregon seafood, local produce, and house-made pastas. Chef Martin Pfeifer leads the kitchen, while an expanded front-of-house team and bar are in place to handle nightly service.
From Pop-Up Nights To A Full-Time Room
As reported by KOIN, Lansdowne has moved beyond its prix-fixe dinner series and opened a Slabtown dining room this spring. That coverage also identifies Trip Brennan as the bar lead as the team builds out cocktails and wine service to match the expanded menu.
Seasonal Plates And How It Works
The restaurant’s website credits Chef Martin Pfeifer and outlines a seasonal program that offers both à la carte dishes and a chef’s tasting menu with optional beverage pairings, with a focus on local farms and Pacific Northwest products. The site also lists regular dinner hours running from midweek through the weekend and uses an online booking platform for early evening seatings. According to the listing at Lansdowne, walk-ins may be limited on busy nights.
From Lansdowne Social To Slabtown Fixture
Lansdowne grew out of Lansdowne Social, a communal prix-fixe project that started on NE 28th Avenue before relocating across the river to Slabtown, taking over a storefront on Northwest Marshall Street, per Eater Portland. That piece placed Lansdowne among a wave of spring openings and described the move as part of the team’s plan to expand beyond short-run dinner events into broader service.
How Lansdowne Fits Into Portland’s Dining Scene
Portland has seen a number of pop-ups and chef-led dinner series evolve into brick-and-mortar restaurants in recent years, a trend local outlets say helps stabilize supply lines for producers while giving diners more consistent access to focused, seasonal cooking. Portland Monthly and other coverage have cast Lansdowne as part of that shift, pointing to its hyper-seasonal menus and neighborhood-oriented setup.
Reservations And The Essentials
Lansdowne currently lists dinner service from Wednesday through Saturday and asks guests to book through its online reservation link. The restaurant directs diners to its website for the most up-to-date hours and menu details. For now, anyone planning on the tasting menu or à la carte service is encouraged to check availability online before heading to Slabtown.
